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By Carolyn P. Smith, Belleville News-Democrat Jun 27, 2020

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Airman found unconscious in Scott AFB pool, declared dead

Capt. Nicholas J. Egich, 30, was pronounced dead in the hospital emergency room at 4:24 p.m. on Friday.

By Stacy St. Clair, Chicago Tribune Mar 30, 2020

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‘The whole thing is surreal’ — A day in the life of an Illinois Guardsman fighting COVID-19

"I joined the National Guard so I could help wherever I was needed. I figured it would be in another state or somewhere I’ve never been. But this is my...

By Samantha McDaniel-Ogletree, Jacksonville Journal-Courier, Ill. Oct 31, 2019

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An Illinois city is mulling building tiny houses for homeless veterans

The fully-furnished houses are 14x30 feet and cost about $34,000, which is funded through donations, volunteer work and fundraising efforts

By Sarah Sicard Aug 29, 2017

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Illinois Veteran Found Guilty Of Stolen Valor After Lying To Get VA Disability

A 67-year-old veteran from Geneseo, Illinois, pleaded guilty to stolen valor charges on Aug. 22, after misleading the Department of … Continued

By Sarah Sicard Jan 6, 2017

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Here Are The 2 Most Eligible Veteran Bachelors In The World

Normally when you think of eligible bachelors, you think rich, handsome actors, royalty, or real estate moguls, not congressmen. But … Continued

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Airman found unconscious in Scott AFB pool, declared dead

‘The whole thing is surreal’ — A day in the life of an Illinois Guardsman fighting COVID-19

An Illinois city is mulling building tiny houses for homeless veterans

Illinois Veteran Found Guilty Of Stolen Valor After Lying To Get VA Disability

Here Are The 2 Most Eligible Veteran Bachelors In The World